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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
4
The Dauphin Herald notes Prince Edward Island fox farming last year earned more than the combined fish and dairy income. It reports about 3 000 pairs of adults producing 7 500 young foxes and pest costs around 200 dollars per pair. breeders priced at 600 dollars.
A town council rejects the spur report and contemplates building the line elsewhere. A round robin to the railroad asks for an undecided site, while readers mock public works and press for lake access. The column notes dangers, dances of old and Sunday conveyance hopes.
A testimonial from Madam Hormidas Foisy describes relief from kidney and liver disease after using Fruit-a-tives. The ad promotes Fruit-a-tives at 500e a box or six for $2.00 with a trial size 25¢, available at dealers or by post from Fruitatives Limited, Ottawa.
Citizens complain about dust and the crowded Main Street auto parade on Sundays. The note suggests frustration with stray animals and calls for action by authorities to curb damage and disorder.
Winnipeg lawyer H. J. Symington led Manitoba protests against rising railway freight rates from 1917 onward. Key wins include delaying a 15 percent increase in 1918, halting western rate hikes, and securing reductions totaling millions by 1921. The Norris government faced applause for opposing rail demands as Symington’s efforts shaped western policy and taxes.
Farmers prepare for summer as crops look well. Dickson and Wilson River game noted with Dickson pitcher Robbie McEwen. Dauphin Collegiate had a big day at lake last Friday. A Methodist conference note says J. J. Stewart to Tamarisk and Am brose named new minister. Joint Dickson Bay Centre picnic at Bond's Beach on Friday June 30 with baskets and lemons requested. School closes June 2 for six weeks.
The Dauphin Citizens Band plays a large outdoor concert Thursday evening June 29 in Winni perosis, followed by a dance at the Rex Theatre.
The piece argues UFM nominations show a cross section of professions and accuses Winnipeg progressives of aiming to control the movement. It questions Manitoba voters about decency and honesty in government, contrasts costs under Norris with other provinces, and defends fiscal prudence.
The article warns of unusually high garden pest and disease damage across the West, especially Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan, due to imported insects thriving this year. It recommends treatments such as Bordeaux mixture, arsenate of lead, Paris Green, and emulsions, plus pruning infected branches and careful spraying for various fruits and vegetables.
Claire Adams of Winnipeg plays the leading role in the Zane Grey tale When Romance Rides at the Dauphin Friday and Saturday. The Winnipeg girl is highlighted as the star in the current showing of the film.
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